USMLE Step 1 tests the Basic Science principles:

Anatomy

Behavioral science

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

Interdisciplinary areas such as Immunology, Genetics, and Nutrition are also tested.

The Step 1 exam lasts 8 hours and contains no more than 280 questions. There are no more than 40 questions in each 7 one-hour "block". You can skip back and forth among test questions, within a particular block, however, if your time in a block expires or you leave, you will not be able to return to the questions in that block.

Questions within a block are NOT grouped by subject and this random ordering of items presents students with a unique challenge. Students have to stop thinking about one subject and switch to another without skipping a beat! Just like you will need to as a practicing Doctor!

In total, you will have 45-60 minutes "break" depending on whether you opt to complete the 15-minute tutorial at the start. Students can add to their break time by completing a block before the hour. Please note, that finishing blocks early does not add to your total testing time which is constant at 7 hours. Therefore you cannot add time to one block by finishing another block ahead of time.

USMLE Step 1 Question Formats

The only question format currently on the USMLE Step 1 is "single best answer". Some of the Step 1 items test your knowledge directly; however, most require the application of basic science principles to clinically-relevant situations.

To make the Step 1 exam medically relevant, the USMLE items often assess basic medical science concepts. While some points are asked in a fairly traditional, straightforward manner, you will also be presented with many clinical scenarios. This style typically involves fairly long lead-in situations followed by brief response options.

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